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City of Norfolk, Virginia is hiring: Library Associate I in Norfolk

City of Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025

Library Associate I

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Library Associate I

Salary

41,503.00 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

12367

Department

Library

Opening Date

10 / 30 / 2024

Closing Date

11 / 10 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Eastern

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Description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Libraries is currently seeking a Library Associate I. This position assists with the daily operations of the library. Acts as an assistant to the supervisor. Provides customer service to patrons by developing and delivering age-appropriate programs and readers' advisory. Promotes the general use of facilities and assists patrons in the use of collection and computers.

The Norfolk Public Library offers equal opportunity access to information, high quality book and multimedia materials, programs, exhibits, online resources, and technology to meet the needs of our diverse community for life-long learning, cultural enrichment, and intellectual stimulation.

Department Hiring Salary : $41,503.00

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to :

  • Conducts Early Literacy programs such as : Babygarten, KinderSTEM, Storytime.
  • Plans and promotes programs for youth and families.
  • NPL Outreach to schools, daycares and other local organizations
  • Maintains and monitors KidZone and program room in the library branch
  • Provides excellent customer service; assists library patrons with readers advisory
  • Assists in building and maintaining the librarys juvenile and YA collections
  • Inventories Storytime kits, Summer Reading Program materials and other materials as assigned
  • Conducts tours of the library including school tours and field trips
  • Provides regular coverage of Public Service desks
  • Provides technology assistance to the public with computers, copier, and scanner.
  • Prepares book displays
  • Performs administrative duties by preparing and analyzing statistical reports
  • Participates in committees and attends training related to the job
  • Supervises part-time employees and volunteers when branch manager is unavailable.
  • Supervises youth volunteers
  • Promotes the concept of the Family Place Library in Norfolk
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products and electronic library applications such as Libby and Hoopla.
  • Ability to lead and work in a team setting
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Supervises and trains youth volunteers and NEL interns
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Attends the National Family Place Training Institute
  • Education / Experience

    Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

    One year of experience in library or related services.

    Additional Preferred Experience :

  • Experience working with children & teens and adults in a library.
  • Supervisory experience
  • Additional Information & Requirements

    Work Location : Janaf Branch Library

    124 Janaf Shopping Center

    Norfolk, VA 23502

    Working hours : 40 hours / week; some evenings and weekends may be required.

    Signing Bonus : This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for new hires

  • Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
  • Special project / grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
  • Temporary / seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
  • Retirement
  • If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

    If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

  • The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicants school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
  • NOTE :

    The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

    Non-City

    Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

    The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

  • I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
  • Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

  • Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
  • Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
  • No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
  • Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

  • Less than High School Diploma / GED
  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Some College (6 months or more)
  • Vocational / Technical Degree
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or higher
  • Do you have experience working in a Library setting?

    What is your experience managing a large collection of books?

  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-3 years
  • 4-6 years
  • 7 years
  • Do you have experience in early literacy, child development, and best practices working with children?

    Do you have experience planning and executing community outreach programs representing an organization?

    Do you have experience with STEM or STEAM programs?

    Do you have proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Email and Microsoft Teams?

    Do you have experience using Sirsi Workflows and using SAM printing management software

    What is your experience in ordering materials for book collections and utilizing systems such as Baker and Taylor's Title Source?

  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-3 years
  • 4-6 years
  • 7 years
  • Briefly describe your experience with Summer Reading Programs, preparing programs & presentations, and creating flyers and displays.

    Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N / A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

    Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

  • I am not a Veteran
  • I am a Veteran
  • I am a Disabled Veteran
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